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This is the definitive book of the building. With magnificent new photography and texts, it describes the entire gallery, the ideas behind its conception and construction, the way in which it was designed and built, as well as the impact it has had on London, the UK and beyond.

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An inspirational and insightful resource for architecture students that offers a fresh perspective and new approaches for the challenges of the 21st century.

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A celebration of the wonderful creative intersection between the architecture of Peter Marino and the aesthetic of fashion-house Chanel - a behind-the-scenes look at the buildings designed by Marino for Chanel in Chicago, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Los Angeles, Nanjing, New York, Miami, Osaka, Seoul, Singapore, and Tokyo

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An illustrated book that celebrates the Parisian mansion that has served as the residence of successive British Ambassadors to France since 1814.

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Historically, in the old architecture of Qatar, the urban development of cities and villages was based on the creation of agglomerations of housing units. These agglomerations were the essence of traditional Qatari architecture. This book examines the geographical, historical, and functional aspects of architecture in Qatar.

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Reissue of the classic text on how cities should be planned

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When it comes to interior lifestyle decisions, there are more ways than ever to find inspiration. This treasure trove of design ideas featuring a rich variety of colours, textures and styles reflects the complexity of different lifestyles from around the globe.

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Drawing upon forty years' experience of caring for historic structures Geoffrey R. Sharpe provides a simple but informed guide to these delights and curiosities of the English countryside. He explains not just the purpose of these buildings but the part they played in the history of the countryside.

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Brings together an international group of scholars, practitioners, and experts of architecture and urbanism in a series of workshops, an exhibition, and a publication to focus on how emergent forms of tactical urbanism can address the increasing inequality of urban development around the globe.

The face of the world is changing and nowhere is this more evident than with vernacular buildings. They disappear or are extensively changed for a variety of reasons, from natural causes such as fire, storm and earthquake, to a wide variety of cultural causes including obsolescence and changes in fashion, function and lifestyle. All of these factor

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An up-to-the-minute survey of the best sustainable design and architecture.

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A fascinating account of the story of the Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakech - and a gorgeous homage to creativity

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Comprises a survey of Western architecture, including Pre-Columbian America, and an introduction to architecture from the Middle East, India, Russia, China, and Japan. This text encourages readers to examine the pragmatic, innovative, and aesthetic attributes of buildings. It also discusses artistic, political, social and technological contexts.

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Tells the story of St Pauls building and of those responsible for its construction, from the time of the disastrous Great Fire to the cathedrals final completion in 1708. This book also considers those ordinary craftsmen whose work on St Pauls has received less attention: the contractors and overseers, and the quarrymen on the Isle of Portland.

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This is a biography of Eileen Gray, an Anglo-Irish architect and designer who opened showrooms in 1922 with a strong Art Deco emphasis. Written by a longstanding friend who draws on his exclusive access to Gray's personal archives, the book aims to re-create her life and architectural projects.

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Surveys the leading styles of design, from the Arts and Crafts movement, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco, to Hi Tech, Deconstructionism, and Post-Modernism, and describes the development of the interior design profession.

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A history of and guide to the Royal Exhibition building in Melbourne. The book explores the construction of the building and its role as host to two international exhibitions. It also looks at the subsequent roles and its restoration in the 1980s.

What makes a great building This is a question that has preoccupied architects for centuries. This title features 350 photographs which take you on an epic journey celebrating some of the finest examples of architecture from over 2,000 years of civilization. It contains over 80 buildings, over 40 of which are featured in photo essays.

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[Sub]stance gives voice to a new generation of young designers emerging from the University of Pennsylvania's famous landscape architecture program.

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This two-volume set tours the world to cover the most exciting and innovative brick buildings of the past 15 years. The collection features new talents as well as established stars and showcases the use of brick across diverse buildings, from Tate Modern Switch House by Herzog & De Meuron to Mass Design Group's Maternity Waiting Village in...

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Over 1,000 innovative designs for the home, illustrated in colour

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The world of architecture has gone through some major changes: in the midst of a seemingly unstoppable building boom the banking crisis descended on the world economy in 2008, but since 2010 a spirit of optimism has taken hold again. This title presents the European building culture during this tumultuous time.